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“Show enough backstory to allow the reader to glean and make assumptions about what remains behind the curtain of time, yet continues to influence the character’s worldview, attitudes, decisions, and actions.”

Quote by Larry Brooks

Book:Story Engineering
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Story Engineering

This instructional text breaks down the creative writing process into six core competencies: concept, character, theme, structure, scene execution, and writing voice. By treating the development of a novel or screenplay as an engineering process, the book provides authors with a structured framework to understand how these essential elements interact and support one another. It emphasizes the critical importance of story architecture and strategic planning, offering actionable advice on how to develop a basic premise into a cohesive, full-length manuscript while avoiding common structural and narrative pitfalls. more

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Larry Brooks
Larry Brooks

Larry Brooks, born on June 10, 1950, is an accomplished American football player known for his exceptional skills and leadership on the field. more

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